Grounds Technician

2360 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville NC

Description

Join our team and benefit from: • $1,000 sign-on bonus (paid out in increments over the first six months) • Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost. Plus there's free basic/traditional coverage for full-time team members! • Free short-term disability, life insurance, and access to our employee assistance program • Paid time off (PTO), uniform/boot allowance, and referral bonus program  • 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching • Educational assistance and professional development • Skills-based training and certification opportunities • Flexible spending account (FSA) and access to AFLAC and Prudential Life insurance products • Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities • Access to our state-of-the-art fitness center and pool • Plus so much more!  Givens Estates, a nationally recognized nonprofit life plan community (continuing care retirement community) located on 215 acres in Asheville, is seeking a full-time, year-round Grounds Technician. This position will be involved in various cross-team projects and help maintain the appearance of our beautiful campus so that it is presentable at all times and assure that the highest degree of quality care will be provided to our residents and their surrounding environment. The schedule is four ten-hour days, Monday through Thursday, 7am - 5:30pm. What you'll do: • Perform duties necessary to maintain an attractive and safe environment throughout campus • Keep the campus clean and neat by picking up litter, fallen limbs, etc. and cleaning silt from curb • Assigned to the turf crew, you will assist with turf maintenance, as needed, including trimming on banks and natural areas • Assist with landscape and hardscape projects as needed, including various other duties managed by the landscape crew • Keep shrub and flower beds clean, weeded, edged, and mulched • Apply proper Integrated Pest Management techniques • Assist in the management and identification of turf grass and its related pests • Safely operate and use mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc. • Apply fertilizers and pesticides with guidance from the Turf Crew Leader • Remove fallen leaves • Assist as directed with snow and ice removal • Install and maintain expansive areas of turf; • Properly maintains power equipment and hand tools, with the supervision of the Mechanic What you'll need: • Valid North Carolina Driver’s License • Exemplary work ethic and eagerness to learn • Willingness to work in all weather conditions • High School or equivalent is preferred • Additional Technical or Vocational desirable but not required Compensation: $16.50 - $18 per hour plus our fantastic benefits package and $1,000 sign-on bonus!  To apply, please reply with your contact information and provide a brief summary expressing your interest and/or attach your resume.